Counselor

Management & Training Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a qualified counselor to design and implement a professional counseling program for New Orleans Job Corps Center students. You will deliver individual and group counseling, assess student needs, and coordinate support services in line with government and MTC directives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with social services coursework and counseling experience, along with strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one year experience in counseling or related field.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement a counseling program for assigned students.
• Review background files, interview students, and recommend individualized programs.
• Maintain individual student folders and prepare reports per PRH and MTC requirements.
• Provide individual and group counseling and adjust programs as needed.
• Coordinate mental health referrals and liaise with other program areas as required.

Skills

Youth experience

Excellent communication

Computer proficiency

Counseling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 15 sem hours in social services

Job description

Job Description

Wage : $43,888 annually

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:45 pm

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the New Orleans Job Corps Center in New Orleans, LA where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing

You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned students, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interviews and assessments as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned student
• Maintain individual folder on each assigned student
• Provide direct aid to students with personal needs or problems, sickness, injury, family problems, emergency leaves or UA retrievals, Prepare UA reports and leave forms, verify required information in accordance with PRH and MTC requirements
• Provide continuous educational, CTT, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student’s stay.
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student’s specific development program, coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation
• Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted; participate as a member of the mental health team. Refer students to other program areas such as transfers, extension or advanced programs, and college placement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree including 15 semester hours in social services related instruction and one (1) year experience in counseling or related field required.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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